Karoonda East Murray
Sherlock
Sherlock at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
70
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Sherlock.
Sherlock (5301) sits in the Karoonda East Murray region of South Australia.
Sherlock has roughly 70 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Sherlock scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sherlock's population at 70, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
70
Median age
58
Family households
61%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$100/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$100/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
70
Median age: 58
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
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Education
Schools in Sherlock.
Local schools for Sherlock
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Government School Catchment
Coomandook Area School
Karoonda Area School
Tailem Bend Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Sherlock.
- What is the Sherlock postcode?
- Sherlock is in the 5301 postcode, in SA, in the Karoonda East Murray region.
- What is the average rent in Sherlock?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $100, for units it's $100.
- What schools are in Sherlock?
- There are 4 schools serving Sherlock on this page, including Coomandook Area School, Karoonda Area School, Tailem Bend Primary School.
- How walkable is Sherlock?
- Sherlock has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Sherlock?
- Sherlock is close to Peake, Coomandook, Moorlands, Wynarka, Cooke Plains.
- What is the population of Sherlock?
- Sherlock has approximately 70 residents. The median age is 58.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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